Public Health Nurse - Mobile Vaccine Response Team

Coordinate and carry-out on-site vaccination clinics

• Provide oversight of immunization clinic operations and other vaccinators within scope of practice.
• Travel to immunization clinics, transport vaccine and other supplies, and set-up/break-down equipment.
• Maintain immunization clinic supplies and ensure appropriate storage and handling of vaccines.
• Provide clinical screening for vaccine eligibility and administer vaccines at small to medium scale community vaccination clinics and in-home vaccination as needed.
• Provide education to clients about vaccine indications and side effects.
• Provide situational health education and referrals/linkages to medical/specialty care as needed.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with internal and external partners such as service providers supporting persons experiencing homelessness, community health clinics, and Department staff.
• In collaboration with Immunization Healthcare and Outbreak Response Team Manager, participate in standardized evaluations of on-site clinic operations and overall vaccination strategy to identify areas for improvement.   

Provide information and technical assistance regarding immunizations to other Public Health programs, health care providers, and the public. 

• Provide clinical immunization consultation and referral, as needed, to health care providers and the public. 
• Participate in meetings and activities within the Department and with external partners as assigned. 
• Present information on vaccine preventable disease and immunization topics to internal and external stakeholders as assigned. 

Participate in the CD-IMMS Section's response during vaccine preventable disease outbreaks and emergencies. 

• Participate in vaccine preventable disease outbreak response activities in collaboration with Section staff, as assigned, including but not limited to administering vaccines, administering questionnaires, ensuring safe storage and handling of vaccines and other supplies, overseeing Department staff and Medical Reserve Corps members, ensuring adequate documentation of vaccinations administered, reviewing patient immunization histories, and collecting specimens (e.g., blood draws, NP, OP, and conjunctival swabs).

Position Requirements: 

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and/or graduate level Nursing degree of MSN, DNP or PhD from an education program approved by the Washington State Board of Nursing.
• Washington State Registered Nurse (RN) license or valid Registered Nurse multistate license (MSL) from a participating Nurse Licensure Compact state.
• Health care provider Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Pre-Employment Physical, including demonstrated ability to move up to 50 pounds in order to transport vaccine equipment (e.g., coolers) and clinic supplies. This may involve intermittent lifting, standing, stooping, bending and reaching during the course of the work day.
• Washington State Driver’s License or the ability to provide transportation and haul equipment and supplies to work locations with limited or no public transportation services.

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate the following (Minimum):

• Demonstrated experience administering vaccines.
• Familiarity with the Washington Immunization Information System (WAIIS).
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality of protected health information at all times.
• Thorough knowledge of public health nursing principles and processes and infectious disease management and control.
• A trauma-informed approach in providing nursing care.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in community settings, and with culturally and socio-economically diverse populations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, be flexible, and manage multiple assignments in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Community-engagement skills – both with on-site providers as well as with patients.
• Demonstrated ability to carry out assignments and responsibilities reliably in a thorough, accurate, and timely manner.
• Demonstrated ability to clearly and effectively communicate verbally and in writing with supervisor, co-workers, healthcare providers, and the general public.
• Experience drawing blood.
• Fluency in Microsoft Office applications (SharePoint, Outlook, Word and Excel).

The most competitive applicants will have the following experiences and qualifications (Desired):

• Two years of clinical experience (inpatient or outpatient).
• Experience working in electronic practice management systems that include health records and financial transactions.
• Ability to train other clinicians as needed in vaccination techniques (IM, SQ, Intradermal), phlebotomy and other specimen collection.
• A basic understanding of vaccine preventable diseases and immunizations.
• Understanding of and familiarity with homeless and social services, affordable housing in King County, and local related community resources.
• Experience creating effective working relationships with external program partners/agencies.
• Lived or professional experience working with people experiencing homelessness and/or newly arrived immigrants seeking asylum.
• A strong understanding of, and background in harm reduction, motivational interviewing, and providing trauma informed care.
• Bilingual in one of the most common non-English languages in King County (such as Spanish, Arabic, Somali, Hindi, Punjabi, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean). 

Interview Dates: Interviews are anticipated to take place 12/16-12/18/25.

Contact: If you have questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Robin Laurence, Chief Nursing Officer at Robin.Laurence@kingcounty.gov.

Who May Apply: This position is open to all minimally qualified nurses that includes new to practice nurses as well as re-entry nurses.

Union Representation: This position is represented by Washington State Nurses Association – Staff

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To Apply

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy: 

• NeoGov Job Application (The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
• Supplemental Questions (The responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
• Resume (Outlining relevant experience)

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.

Necessary Special Requirements 

• The selection process may include evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, interviewing, and testing. You must completely fill out the application with your relevant education and work experience.
• The selected candidate must be able to pass credentialing, pre-employment physical, and a thorough background investigation, but findings may not necessarily disqualify an applicant for employment. 
• For more information on our selection process, please refer towww.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/jobs/hiring. For tips on interviewing, please visithttps://www.kingcounty.gov/~/media/audience/employees/learning-and-development/Interview_Tips.ashx?la=en. 
• Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.
• Public Health relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and web-based enabled tools; therefore, candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.
• Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing their mandatory trainings on time and obtaining required immunizations.
• Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions.
• When Public Health responds to an emergency, and in accordance with relevant CBA language and/or KC policy and procedures, we may assign duties outside your regular job description. This may involve responding at any time, including nights and weekends, with possible deployment to locations other than the department. 
• If you need a disability accommodation in the application or testing process, please call the contact number listed on the job announcement.